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Unknown ANCSouth Africa

Fake ANC R300 campaign giveaway that asks for your bank account number

A page using the name and logo of the African National Congress (ANC), a South African political party, says the party is "giving out Instant free R300 Rand as part of 2026 campaign for all South Africans". A counter claims 4548 South Africans have already received their R300. The page asks for your bank name and account number, then your name, then says the payment is pending until you complete a "Human verification process". The saved page analysis also recorded a step that asks you to share the page with five WhatsApp groups or 15 friends to unlock the payment. The page was reported from South Africa on October 27, 2026, at shrlnk[.]site, a short-link address that has nothing to do with the ANC.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown Job ScamRecruitment Phishing

UK jobs page that asks for your Gmail address and password to apply

A page at whitlockfinancials[.]com shows a picture that reads "NEW PLANS FOR UK JOBS", "JOB OPENING !!!" and "APPLY" next to a United Kingdom flag. Under the picture are only two boxes, "gmail address" and "gmail password", and a button that says "Apply now job". There is no company name, job title, job description or contact detail. A real job application never needs your email password. The page was reported from Kenya on October 2 and October 26, 2026.

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Part of Fake Brand Recruitment Phishing
Unknown Landers SuperstoreGift Card

Fake Landers Superstore Halloween gift card quiz that asks you to share it on social media

A page using the Landers Superstore name and logo says "Congratulations!" and offers a "Gift card worth €100" for answering a four-question Halloween quiz. Its banner reads "SHARE THE FUN. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS. WIN A LANDERS GIFT CARD!" and lists three steps: share the event on social media, invite your friends to join, and win a gift card, with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube icons. Below the quiz, a list of comments shows people saying they already won. The page was reported from the Philippines on October 26, 2026, at walgreensprizen[.]com, an address that uses the name of a different company, Walgreens, and has no link to Landers.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown Axis BankIndia

Fake Axis Bank credit card page with Card Protection Plan and limit increase buttons

A page copies Axis Bank's name, logo and card pictures and says "Apply for Credit Card Online - Get Instant Approval". Below the application offer it shows buttons to deactivate a Card Protection Plan, increase a card limit and use reward points. The page is hosted on free web hosting addresses, not on Axis Bank's real website. The same page was reported at one address on September 8, 2026 and at a second address on October 24, 2026, both from Gujarat, India.

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Part of Fake Bank Credit Card Application Scam
Unknown IndusInd BankIndia

Fake IndusInd credit card app listing with limit increase and protection fee buttons

A web page is made to look like an app store listing for an "INDUSIND CREDIT CARD" app by "IndusInd Bank Ltd.", with a blue "Install" button, a 4.5 star rating from "386k reviews", "5M+" downloads and a "Verified by IndusInd Bank" badge. Below it are card buttons for a limit increase, removing charges and protection fees. The page is hosted on free web hosting addresses, not on IndusInd Bank's website or a real app store. The same page was reported at one address on October 7, 2026 and at a second address on October 24, 2026, both from India.

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Part of Fake Bank Credit Card Application Scam
Website Ravel VolunteersVerdant Volunteers

Fake Ravel Volunteers Impact Points Withdrawal Scam

The Verdant Volunteers scam is now operating under the name Ravel Volunteers, at ravelvolunteers[.]org. It is the same crowdfunding withdrawal fee scheme previously run as Verdant Charity and Verdant Volunteers, whose earlier activity appeared focused on Kenya. The site offers fundraising campaigns and volunteer placements, then its own terms let it require a campaign organizer to obtain an "Impact Badge" before the next withdrawal, with Impact Points earned at one point per US dollar donated. On October 23, 2026 CSRF found the Ravel site listing the same US phone number as Verdant Volunteers (+1 385 233 9891), the same Canadian number, near-identical homepage text with the brand name swapped, and the same website build files. Reviewer photos on the Ravel reviews page load from a cloud storage bucket named "verdant". ravelvolunteers[.]org was registered on September 30, 2026, and its reviews page says it began collecting reviews on October 1, 2026, yet it already showed 111 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5. www.verdantvolunteers[.]org returned "410 Gone" the same day. Do not pay for points or badges to release donations.

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Part of Fake Crowdfunding Withdrawal Fee Scam
Unknown Delivery FeeCard Harvesting

Fake RAM courier page that asks you to pay a shipping fee by card

A page using the name and logo of RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers, a South African courier, says your shipment is ready and asks you to pay a shipping fee within 24 hours. It shows an "Economy Service" delivery of one parcel weighing 0.856 kg and a bill of R 47.99, with a "Pay by Card" option for South African MasterCard and Visa cards and a "CONFIRM AND PROCEED TO PAYMENT" button. The page is not on RAM's website. It was reported at luvbik[.]s[.]gy three times on October 22, 2026, from connections in two South African provinces. It uses the same layout as the Buffalo Couriers delivery-fee page already recorded in this family.

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Part of Delivery Reward Scam
Unknown DocuSignFake Software Download

Fake DocuSign Reader download page that installs ScreenConnect remote access

A page titled "Cloud Share" uses the DocuSign name and says the visitor needs the "latest version of DocuSign Reader for Windows App" to read a shared document, and that it will download automatically. Both download links on the page point to a file named ScreenConnect.ClientSetup.exe on an Amazon S3 storage address. ScreenConnect is remote-access software, not a document reader, and DocuSign documents open in a web browser. The page was reported on October 22, 2026 from New York, United States.

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Part of Fake Software Download Site Scam
Unknown Pick n PayGift Card

Fake Pick n Pay 60th anniversary gift card quiz that asks you to share it on social media

A page using the Pick n Pay name and logo says "Congratulations!" and offers a "Gift card worth €500" for answering a four-question quiz. Its banner reads "BIRTHDAYS MATTER IN EVERY HOME" and "JOIN THE CELEBRATION!", and tells you to share the promotion with your friends on social media, with WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube icons. Below the quiz, a list of comments shows people saying they already won. The page was reported from South Africa on October 22, 2026, at damascovzlagala[.]com, an address with no link to Pick n Pay.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam

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Phishing

Attempts to trick victims into revealing credentials or sensitive info by impersonating trusted services.

17 scams

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Refund / Invoice Bait

Fake invoices or 'refund' notices that trick victims into calling scammers or installing remote-access tools.

3 scams

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Tech Support / Remote Access

Scammers claim there is a virus or issue and request remote access or payment for fake fixes.

1 scam

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Investment / Crypto

Fraudulent investments or crypto scams promising guaranteed returns or exclusive offers.

4 scams

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Romance / Dating

Emotional manipulation via dating platforms leading to requests for money or gifts.

1 scam

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Marketplace / Classifieds

Fake listings, rental scams, or overpayment schemes on marketplaces and classifieds.

3 scams

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Job / Work-From-Home

Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.

5 scams

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Advance Fee Fraud

Scammers promise a large payout, inheritance, contract transfer, or released funds, then demand fees, bank details, or identity documents before the money can be received.

4 scams

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Lottery / Prize

Fraudulent prize claims requiring fees or sensitive info to claim winnings.

2 scams

C

Charity / Disaster Relief

Fake charities exploiting disasters or tragedies to solicit fraudulent donations.

1 scam

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Shipping / Delivery

Fake delivery notifications tricking victims into clicking malicious links or paying fees.

3 scams

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Impersonation / Social Media

Accounts or pages impersonating individuals or brands to defraud followers.

2 scams

S

Smishing (SMS Phishing)

Phishing attempts delivered by text message linking to fake sites or requesting responses.

2 scams

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Extortion / Sextortion

Threats to expose sensitive or fake compromising information unless paid.

2 scams

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Malware / Attachment

Emails or downloads containing malicious attachments or links to malware.

3 scams

C

Credential Harvesting

Fake websites or forms designed to steal login details, MFA codes, or personal data.

4 scams

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Crypto Wallet / Exchange Impersonation

Fake crypto wallets, exchanges, or airdrops designed to steal private keys or funds.

3 scams

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